Overview
- New research connects early puberty in girls to exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
- Musk ambrette, a fragrance found in various personal care products, is one of the identified chemicals.
- The study used human hypothalamic neurons and zebrafish to identify the compounds that could trigger early puberty.
- Early puberty can lead to health issues such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and breast cancer.
- Experts advise parents to choose federally regulated personal care products for children to minimize risk.